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DSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25 Sweeper / Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar Posts

Updated 10 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

he Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the recruitment of Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar in the District & Sessions Courts, Delhi.
A total of 25 Group C vacancies have been announced. Candidates who have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board are eligible to apply, subject to other prescribed conditions.
The online application process will begin on 13 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 November 2026. Selection will be based on an Objective Type Examination (MCQ) and Interview.

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25 Sweeper / Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar Posts
Total vacancies
25
Post-wise vacancies
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: 10
Chowkidar: 15
Salary / pay scale
₹5,200–20,200
Post-wise salary
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: ₹5,200–20,200
Chowkidar: ₹5,200–20,200
Hiring organisation
DSSSB
Application fee
SC / ST- 5 Years
OBC (Delhi)- 3 Years
PwBD – UR / EWS- 10 Years
PwBD – SC / ST- 15 Years
PwBD – OBC- 13 Years
Ex-Servicemen- Military Service + 3 Years (maximum age 55 years)

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board
Chowkidar: Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board
Experience
Not Required
Age limit and relaxation
18 and 27 years

SC / ST- 5 Years
OBC (Delhi)- 3 Years
PwBD – UR / EWS- 10 Years
PwBD – SC / ST- 15 Years
PwBD – OBC- 13 Years
Ex-Servicemen- Military Service + 3 Years (maximum age 55 years)
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
All Indian citizens

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-10-09
Application start date
2026-10-13
Last date to apply
2026-11-11
Exam dates — one stage per line
To Be Announced

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Objective Examination
Stage 2 – Interview
Stage 3 – Final Merit List
Stage 4 – Document Verification


Exam pattern
The DSSSB Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 examination will consist of an Objective Type (MCQ) Test carrying 100 marks. The examination will include 100 questions divided into four sections: English (25 questions), Hindi (25 questions), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (25 questions), and Arithmetic (25 questions). Each question will carry 1 mark, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The examination duration will be 120 minutes, while eligible PwD candidates will receive 160 minutes. The question paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the respective language sections. The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS candidates and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will be called for an Interview of 15 marks, and final selection will be based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and interview.
Actual duties / job description
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in assigned court premises, including cleaning designated rooms, corridors and other areas, managing waste and supporting sanitation-related work.
Chowkidar: Responsible for monitoring assigned premises, guarding entry and exit points as directed, reporting unusual or suspicious activities and assisting with the safety and security of court property.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.